INTERNAL AUDIT

AUDITING

R550k - R650K

2017•10•29GP, JOHANNESBURG

Under general direction, independently perform more complex audits with responsibility for planning, performance, documentation and elements of reporting. Position may provide functional advice or training to less experienced audit positions. Ensures that audits are conducted in accordance with professional and laid down standards. May supervise junior Internal Auditors. Manages audit relationships with line management regarding audit performance and determination of remedial action. Ensures that audits are conducted in accordance with professional and laid down standards. Office Bound & On-site with occasional travel.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCE

Complete audit assignments within allocated time frames.

Monitor and manage own time keeping (for each engagement and for the year) in line with board-approved budget.

Monitor and manage direct report time (for each engagement and for the year) keeping in line with board-approved budget.

Improve Internal Audit efficiency by (1) increasing the number of audits completed for the year; (2) reduce audit budgets per engagement; (3) reduce the timeline between performing the audit and issuing the audit report

Assist to implement and drive the new Internal Audit strategy to automate and centralise

Contribute ideas and improvements to existing audits and to roll out our new audit strategy to centralise and automate

Innovate current audit procedures with the use of technology and data analytics

Data analytics to be incorporated into every audit

Obtaining a detailed understanding and knowledge of the areas being audited as part of planning activities and drive it as part of our planning process that all team members adopt this approach.

Assess/evaluate defined risks in terms of potential impact and likelihood, for the purpose of designing an appropriate audit response (searching for appropriate key controls and developing appropriate control tests)

Open or ensure audit files are opened for each engagement in a timely manner

Plan or ensure that all audits are appropriately planned prior to kick off

Update or ensure that the audit files are updated by team members through-out the engagement

Document and review the audit working papers and file on a continuous basis

Ensure that the audit file is reviewed before the audit report is prepared

Audit Reports

Prepare and/or review audit reports in a timely manner

Provide clear and factually correct observation statements including a detailed root-cause analysis that make business sense. All observations are supported by appropriate (valid and sufficient) audit evidence

All observations are supported by appropriate (valid and sufficient) audit evidence

Appropriate assessment of the exposure/risk as a result of the errors/break-downs reported upon under the observation statement

LEARNING AND GROWTH
Training

Attend training to maintain CPD for qualification

Actively coach, train and empower team members to create an understanding of skills and specialties.

Promote training and development of yourself by attending personal development and job skills development training

Promote training and development of team members by motivating and assisting team members to attending personal development and job skills development training